Solar power is energy that is derived from the sun and converted into heat or electricity. It is a versatile source of renewable energy that can be used in numerous applications, providing power for everything from cars to buildings. It’s an effective, eco-friendly alternative to traditional high cost power and is quickly becoming the go–to choice for residential and large-scale building applications.
1. Solar panels are installed on your roof or adjacent
structure. These panels are made up of photovoltaic cells, which convert
sunlight into Direct Current (DC) electricity.
2. The DC electricity from
the photovoltaic cells is sent to an inverter where it is converted into
standard AC electricity used in your home or on the utility grid.
3. The
AC power travels from the inverter to your electrical panel or load
center. This power is then available to service all of your electrical
needs. Whatever is not used is sent back to the grid, spinning your
meter backwards and earning credits with the utility company.
4. The
utility grid remains in place to supply you with the electricity when
your system is not active or is supplying less power than your home
requires. This is usually the case during the night or times of low
light.
